Installing Netwrix Auditor on Windows Server

This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough for installing Netwrix Auditor on a Windows Server environment. Netwrix Auditor is a powerful security auditing solution that helps you monitor user activity, system changes, and privileged account usage, providing valuable insights for security analysis and compliance reporting.

Installing Netwrix Auditor on Windows Server

1. **Download the Installer:** Download the Netwrix Auditor installer from the Netwrix website and save it to your server.

2. **Run the Installer:** Double-click the downloaded installer file to launch the installation wizard.

3. **License Agreement:** Review and accept the Netwrix Auditor license agreement.

4. **Installation Location:** Choose the installation directory for Netwrix Auditor. It's recommended to keep the default location unless you have specific reasons to change it.

5. **Database Configuration:**

6. **Select Components:** Select the specific components you want to install, such as the auditing server, the web console, and the agents for monitoring different systems.

7. **Configure Agent Settings (Optional)::**

8. **Install:** Review the installation settings and click "Install" to begin the installation process.

9. **Completion:** Once the installation is complete, the Netwrix Auditor installation wizard will prompt you to restart your server.

1. **Start Netwrix Auditor:** Open the Netwrix Auditor web console by navigating to the URL provided in the installation instructions.

2. **Log in:** Use the default administrative credentials created during the installation to log in to the web console.

3. **Configure Auditing Policies:** Configure the specific auditing policies you want to apply, such as the types of events you want to track, the systems you want to monitor, and the reporting settings.

4. **Manage Agents:** If you installed agents, manage them within the web console, including installing new agents, configuring settings, and monitoring their status.